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Definition of Oillet
1. n. A small opening or loophole, sometimes circular, used in mediæval fortifications.
Definition of Oillet
1. Noun. (context: medieval architecture) A round hole or circle with which an opening for an arrow slit terminates. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Oillet
1. an eyelet [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Oillet
Literary usage of Oillet
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Transactions by Birmingham and Warwickshire Archaeological Society (1901)
"They divide the length into bays of about i i' o", in the centre of each of which
a 5' o" oillet-slit occurs. The main gable ends are stiffened with ..."
2. Psyche: A Journal of Entomology by Cambridge Entomological Club (1890)
"G: D. (4580) oillet, Felix. .Sulpho-carbonate of potassium as a remedy against
the apple root louse, (ist rept. Board state hortic. comm. Cal., 1882, p. ..."
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